What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Supervisor position at Southwest LTC?
Job Details
Description
Restoring self-confidence, community reintegration, re-socialization skills, improving physical condition, leisure education for residents, one-one programming for the room/bedbound, providing mental stimulation and sensory stimulation, and develops a plan for each resident that is designed for restoration of the qualify of life experienced by the resident prior to admittance to the healthcare facility.
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Completes an Interest Survey/Initial Assessment on all residents within seven days of admission, prior to care plan conference. Makes an introductory visit to residents within 48 hours of admission. |
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Based on information as a result of the Interest Survey/Initial Assessment, identifies problems and needs of the resident and develops an activity plan designed to meet the individual needs of the residents. |
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Participants in patient care plan conferences as scheduled by the Director of Nursing. |
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Is familiar with Federal and State regulations regarding activity programming for long term care facilities and functions accordingly. Participates in survey exits, and assists in responding to the survey when appropriate. |
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Has a working knowledge of Resident’s Rights, and is an advocate for the resident. |
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Is responsible for completion of all documentation required by the Activity Department, in a timely and professional manner. |
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Communicates with all department heads to insure full implementation and understanding of the Activity program. |
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Is responsible for orienting all Activity personnel to the facility’s policies and procedures. |
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Provides training, supervision, and evaluation of all activity personnel. |
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Keeps confidential any and all information regarding the residents personal and clinical records. |
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Presents a minimum of two in-services annually, designed to educate/support staff in the purpose and role of the activities program in the facility. |
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Evaluates the resident’s response to the activity plan as indicated. |
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Provides assistance to the Resident Council as requested. |
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Develops an ongoing program of meaningful activities, designed to meet the needs and interests of each resident, and is responsible for the implementation of programs. |
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Keeps a current list of precautions noted on all residents available for reference at all times in the activities office. |
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Participates in community-oriented projects, and special marketing projects. |
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Schedules all presentation of visiting groups and coordinates interdepartmental communications regarding special events. |
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Coordinates and supervises the Activity Volunteer Program. Recruits, trains, and orients volunteers. |
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Plans and coordinates the use of Activity funds within the budget, and keeps accurate records, money spent as well as resident input into spending of funds. |
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Transports residents on community outings. |
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Adapts activities to meet resident capabilities. |
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Is willing to work flexible hours to meet patient needs (some evening and weekends). |
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Performs cognitive orientation that may be related to impairment of daily living functions:
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Maintains confidentiality, adhering to established policies on confidentiality in regards to residents, employees, and family members. |
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Attends required staff in-services, orientation, and continuing education activities as required. |
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Is aware of fire and disaster plans and is prepared to function accordingly. |
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Is aware of procedures directly related to patient care (infection control, recordkeeping, and terminology). |
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Aware of chain of command, and functions within role as a professional. |
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Maintains acceptable degree of organization of activity supplies, and keeps inventory of supplies and usage. |
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Uses time management and supervises the time of Activity personnel. |
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Coordinates fund raisers for the Activity Department. |
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Produces monthly newsletter. |
Qualifications
Must be a qualified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who is:
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Licensed or registered, if applicable by the State in which practicing; and |
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Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by a recognized accrediting body on August 1, 1989; or |
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Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a healthcare setting; or |
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Is a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant; or |
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Has completed a training course approved by the State. |